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Green Hills: There’s a there there.

August 29, 2013

Things are humming along at our Green Hills Preserve. Volunteers have started trails and maintain new bluebird and kestrel boxes there. Botanical research has gotten…

The Milkweeds and Their Little Buddy

August 6, 2013

By Russell Rogers, volunteer at Stroud Preserve Mid-summer is upon us and with it are the milkweeds. Ever since I can remember I have had…

Crow’s Nest: Vines of distinction

August 1, 2013

Not wines, vines. Although some of the vines are grapes. This poison ivy vine recently cut at Crow’s Nest is not quite as old as…

Crow’s Nest: Consider the reel mower

July 25, 2013

Consider the simple hand-pushed reel mower. Crow’s Nest Preserve is 600 acres, has miles of trails, and not insignificant lawns around several historic houses on…

Mariton: Hummingbird Moth

July 24, 2013

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus This Hummingbird Clearwing (Hermanis thysbe) also loves the nectar of Bergamot and other flowers.  If you…

Mariton: Bergamot and Butterflies

July 23, 2013

by Tim Burris, Preserve Manager.  Photos by Carole Mebus. The Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) is in full bloom at Mariton.  You will find patches of…

Crow’s Nest: More scenes

July 18, 2013

At Crow’s Nest this week the campers are cool in the creek and we’re doing vine control in land management… and snapping a few photos.…

Kestrels At Gwynedd Preserve

July 16, 2013

By Ronald Zigler, volunteer at Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve in Ambler, Pa.      All bird photos are the property of Ron Zigler and were used with permission.        …

Crow’s Nest critters

July 15, 2013

Yesterday I found this salamander in our yard. I think it is the slimy salamander, Plethodon glutinosus. If I am correct this is the first one I’ve…

Crow’s Nest: More photos!

July 10, 2013

Okay, here are a few more recent photos with the phone app. The novelty will wear off soon, I’m sure. In the meantime, enjoy!  …